All of this talk about malfuctions... - Page 2 - XDTalk Forums

helacus · 02-28-2008, 01:02 PM

thanks for all the responses. i dont want anyone to take what im saying as complaining, i was just wondering if it was a trend that was appearing. either way, and your right SpringfieldXD.40 about people not making a thread to say nothing is wrong. i guess i just wanted to make sure that what i had heard originally was just hype and untrue.. as soon as the opportunity presents itself i will be purchasing a myself an xd9. oh and im not the mall ninja who claimed to fire thousands of rounds daily for practice.

Breadfan · 02-28-2008, 01:16 PM

Several thousands of XD's are manufactured daily in croatian IM Metal factory, during the three worker shifts. Daily. With that said, it's always a possibility few of those will be "broken" which doesn't mean the whole gun line is made of lemons.

I think it goes for almost any other gun on the market.

lobster_roboto · 02-28-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Breadfan

Several thousands of XD's are manufactured daily in croatian IM Metal factory. Daily. With that said, it's always a possibility few of those will be "broken" which doesn't mean the whole gun line is made of lemons.

I think it goes for almost any other gun on the market.

And because of that the few people with problems post them...
The rest of us with perfect functioning pistols don't post threads like...

"My gun works!!! What should I do! ! should i make Springfield send me another one?"

The Knight Of Light · 02-28-2008, 01:21 PM

I have only had malfunctions due to ammunition or user related problems. If you read a lot of the reports people are posting closely there will always be something that points to user error or ammunition error.

Sure there are always the truly broken XDs but they are never usually more than a quick trip to Springfield to get them fixed.

**scot_mega** · 02-28-2008, 01:51 PM

I already have 400 rnds thru my xd.40sc and just got it last month. Not a single problem at all, and the first 150 rnds was cheap reloads.

SpringfieldXD.40 · 02-28-2008, 02:06 PM

Maybe keep an eye on this thread and see if it eases your mind? Malfunctions with your XD?

**scjbash** · 02-28-2008, 02:36 PM

I was at the range this past weekend, and the two of us with XD's were the only people who didn't have at least one malfunction. Out of about 20 guns. The guy beside me had a new S&W Sigma and had feeding and extraction problems. BTW, shooting that Sigma 9mm made me appreciate how little recoil an XD has. My compact .45 was a baby compared to the Sigma.

Perchjerk · 02-28-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by helacus

with all of these new threads about people having trouble with their xd's its making me weary of wanting one. the reason i was drawn to them was their inherent reliability....any thoughts on this topic? is the quality coming down? or are these very specific individual cases? or because of modified guns?

this artical says it all! nothing to worry about with an XD!
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY

XDONBOARD · 02-28-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lobster_roboto

And because of that the few people with problems post them...
The rest of us with perfect functioning pistols don't post threads like...

"My gun works!!! What should I do! ! should i make Springfield send me another one?"

That being said, I challenge those of us who do own XDs and shoot regularly to post up your positive results. Track your ammo milestones and let people know. It is true we only talk about the negative, lets talk about the positive.

pleasantguywhopacksAXD · 02-28-2008, 04:40 PM

Have you ever heard the expression "If it bleeds it leads"?
Malfunction stories are always going to get headline news.

I mean realy if you see...
!%@^@&# XD jamomatic
or
XD the perfect hole puncher

As a headline which are you going to take interest in and which is going to spread like wildfire?

02-28-2008, 01:02 PM	#11
helacus XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 24	thanks for all the responses. i dont want anyone to take what im saying as complaining, i was just wondering if it was a trend that was appearing. either way, and your right SpringfieldXD.40 about people not making a thread to say nothing is wrong. i guess i just wanted to make sure that what i had heard originally was just hype and untrue.. as soon as the opportunity presents itself i will be purchasing a myself an xd9. oh and im not the mall ninja who claimed to fire thousands of rounds daily for practice.
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02-28-2008, 01:16 PM	#12
Breadfan XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Croatia (Europe) Posts: 1,400	Several thousands of XD's are manufactured daily in croatian IM Metal factory, during the three worker shifts. Daily. With that said, it's always a possibility few of those will be "broken" which doesn't mean the whole gun line is made of lemons. I think it goes for almost any other gun on the market. __________________ XD Song IPSC Song
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02-28-2008, 01:21 PM	#14
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 9,086 Blog Entries: 13	I have only had malfunctions due to ammunition or user related problems. If you read a lot of the reports people are posting closely there will always be something that points to user error or ammunition error. Sure there are always the truly broken XDs but they are never usually more than a quick trip to Springfield to get them fixed. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight Rudy Project Competition Squad
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02-28-2008, 01:51 PM	#15
scot_mega XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 161	I already have 400 rnds thru my xd.40sc and just got it last month. Not a single problem at all, and the first 150 rnds was cheap reloads.
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02-28-2008, 02:06 PM	#16
SpringfieldXD.40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodstock, VA Posts: 8,270	Maybe keep an eye on this thread and see if it eases your mind? Malfunctions with your XD? __________________ We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. — George Orwell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YOUR HONOR STUDENT IS MERELY A PAWN IN MY PIT BULL'S WORLD DOMINATION PLOT http://www.pitbull-chat.com/
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02-28-2008, 02:36 PM	#17
scjbash XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,023	I was at the range this past weekend, and the two of us with XD's were the only people who didn't have at least one malfunction. Out of about 20 guns. The guy beside me had a new S&W Sigma and had feeding and extraction problems. BTW, shooting that Sigma 9mm made me appreciate how little recoil an XD has. My compact .45 was a baby compared to the Sigma. __________________ Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid. - John Wayne
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02-28-2008, 04:40 PM	#20
pleasantguywhopacksAXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchester, Ohio Posts: 656	Have you ever heard the expression "If it bleeds it leads"? Malfunction stories are always going to get headline news. I mean realy if you see... !%@^@&# XD jamomatic or XD the perfect hole puncher As a headline which are you going to take interest in and which is going to spread like wildfire? __________________ Member OFCC, Life Member NRA ʞɔns sʞɔolƃ WARNING: The FDA requires all those using glocks that side effects may include: A rose colored appearance of your surroundings. Voices telling them they are invincible. A uncontrolable urge to smash, poke, prod, wet,salt, bury and drop from low flying aircraft said glock, then need to brag uncontrollably.
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